Canada’s automotive industry is one of the world’s strongest automotive supply chains. Because of this, Ontario’s vast network of parts manufacturers are exploring opportunities to become more productive, scale operations, and improve worker skills to support technology innovation. Two manufacturing businesses in Windsor, Ontario, Service Mold + Aerospace Inc. and APAG Elektronik Corp., have recently…
Communitech, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is a public-private innovation hub that supports tech businesses as they start, grow, and prosper. Their accelerator program, Fierce Founders Accelerator, is intended to provide companies with tools and resources to scale up their business. One of the program’s eligibility criteria is that the company has at least one female…
XCO Tech Inc. is a technology company in Penticton, British Columbia, focused on improving athletic performance, injury assessment, chronic disease management, and concussion recovery using digital biomarkers. The organization has recently received research and development funding to launch their new sport performance training system and precision medicine products. XCO Tech Inc. has been awarded $800,000…
The Bioenterprise Corporation is Canada’s leading agricultural technology commercialization accelerator, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge innovations into commercial success. The company provides strategic connectivity, industry and technical expertise, and customized business advisory services to help advance innovative agri-businesses. Bioenterprise has recently received Ontario government funding which will allow them to increase the support they provide to…
The government of Canada is continuing to invest in advanced technologies throughout the country in efforts to bring innovative products, processes, and services to market. Recently, 17 organizations in British Columbia have been awarded funding for innovation, which they will use to develop, advance, and commercialize their products and services. This support will help BC…
Southern Ontario is home to many of Canada’s most innovative and globally-oriented businesses. But while significant growth potential exists within the region, it’s often difficult for companies to make large-scale investments in productivity-boosting technologies. Despite the long-term benefits of adopting or adapting technology, upfront project costs can impact cash flow and make these types of…